The Cream of the Crop photo contest is an annual photography competition that showcases Illinois agriculture.
This annual competition is open to young people, and winners are chosen in the following age ranges: Ages 8-10, Ages 11-14, and Ages 15-18.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Cream of the Crop contest! Their photos are featured below.
Ages 8-10
First Place Winner
Miss Millie Jean
Caroline Lee- Wellington, IL
Second Place Winner
First Born
Adison Oxford - Golconda, IL
Third Place Winner
Olaf
Adison Oxford - Golconda, IL
Third Place Winner
The Family Farm
Alyssa Taylor - Pontiac, IL
Ages 11-14
First Place Winner
Harvest Day
Grace McCarty - Grayville, IL
Second Place Winner
Four Generations
Lily DeAth - Vermillion, IL
Third Place Winner
Young Farmer in Training
Lucy DeAth - Vermillion, IL
Third Place Winner
Future Farmer
Nolan Lee - Wellington, IL
Ages 15-18
First Place Winner
Best Buddies
Waylon Lee - Wellington, IL
First Place Winner
Wheat Production
Alec Shields - Carbondale, IL
Second Place Winner
Never Gets Old
Drew Mickey - Taylorville, IL
Second Place Winner
Afternoon Dusting
Alec Shields - Carbondale, IL
Third Place Winner
The Detailed Stalk
Abby Chamberlain - Nebo, IL